The Mhe Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Mhe Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Edgewater, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.0 million in 23 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $594,017. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.0 million
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$594,017
- Assets$37.0 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
17% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 19 | $28.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 20 | $35.2 million |
| 2025 | $2.0 million | 23 | $37.0 million |
How to apply
The Mhe Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Mhe Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 19 | $1.8 million |
| California | 1 | $75,477 |
| Arizona | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland Hall | Unrestricted | $594,017 |
| Chesapeake Conservancy | Education & conservation | $250,629 |
| Anne Arundel Medical Center | Unrestricted | $152,343 |
| Watershed Stewards | Unrestricted | $103,808 |
| Historic Annapolis | Unrestricted | $102,948 |
| Mount Saint Joseph | Education | $102,402 |
| Chesapeake Arts Center | Unrestricted | $100,720 |
| Resource Legacy Fund | Unrestricted | $75,477 |
| Arts Council of Anne Arundel County | Unrestricted | $52,500 |
| Archbisihop Spalding High School | Education | $52,450 |
| Arundel Rivers Federation | Unrestricted | $50,360 |
| Aac Library Foundation | Education | $50,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Trust | Nature conservation | $50,000 |
| Esperanza En Escante | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| The Talent Machine Company Inc | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| The Light House | Unrestricted | $49,453 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Nature conservation | $25,000 |
| Children's Theater of Annapolis | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Children's Tumor Foundation | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Maryland Federation of Art | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Signature Theater | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Hospice of the Chesapeake | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mattie Stepanek Peace Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Matthew A Earl
- Diane K McBee
Questions people ask
Does The Mhe Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Mhe Foundation Inc give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Mhe Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Matthew A Earl (President and Treasurer) and Diane K McBee (Vice President and Secretary).
What does The Mhe Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and arts and culture.